Welcome to Grade 10 Drama at Newtonbrook Secondary School!
Visit this page often to view and download important course material and information. Course material is attached to the calendar below and corresponds with the date it was covered in class. Due dates are noted in red, special events are in blue and homework assignments that will be checked are in purple.
FEBRUARY 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1 Transition Day Introductions - Ball Game and Bang (name games)
4
Two Truths and a Lie
Course Outlines Distributed - return signed portion tomorrow
Student Profiles distributed and handed in - complete for tomorrow if you have not handed this in yet
Letters - write your one page response to my letter and hand in tomorrow if you haven't yet done so
5 Early Dismissal Course selection information distributed - review before Walkabout on Thursday Yee Haw! Creation of Class Rules
6
The North Wind Blows
Role on the Wall Activity
7 Course Selection Walkabout Counting Game Introduction to Neutral (face)
8 Inclement weather Whose Line is it, Anyway?
11 Photo Day Dude!
Neutral stance and walk
12 Early Dismissal Wink Murder Stage Directions Mafia
13
Practice OSSLT
14
Mafia
Introduction to Tableau - review of elements of tableau and practice creating tableaux
15 PA Day - No Class
18 Family Day - No Class
19
Clay
Review Elements of Tableau
Rehearse and perform practice tableaux in small groups
20
Red Light Green Light
Elements of Transitions
Rehearse and perform practice tableaux, with transitions, in small groups
21
Freeze Story
Review Elements of Transitions
Rehearse and perform new practice tableaux, with transitions, in small groups
22
Bang
Begin watching Slumdog Millionaire in preparation for "From Screen to Stage" tableau assignment. Take notes on the important scenes
25
Finish watching Slumdog Millionaire
Introduce "From Screen to Stage" assignment and form groups. You'll need a neutral costume for your dress rehearsal on Friday. Scenes will be presented in class on Monday!
Prepare for course selection - 2nd half of the period tomorrow. Come to class with a list of courses you want to register for.
26
Rehearse "From Screen to Stage" Course Selection - 2nd half of the period
27
Rehearse "From Screen to Stage"
28 Early Dismissal Rehearse "From Screen to Stage". Prepare for dress rehearsal tomorrow; bring neutral costume!
MARCH 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
"From Screen to Stage" Dress Rehearsal - come to class in your neutral costume.
4 From Screen to Stage performances!
Come to class in your neutral costume ready to present
Assign reflection - due at the start of class tomorrow (typed and pritned out).
5 From Screen to Stage Reflections due!
Introduction to Choral Speaking unit
6 Tableau and Performance Basics Test Bring a book to read or work for another class to complete after you've finished your test.
Begin reviewing From Screen to Stage performances
7 Interim Reports Issued Film - Mr. Bean sketches Group 2 From Screen to Stage - your make-up performance will be held first thing tomorrow!
8 From Screen to Stage - Group 2 make-up performance. Be ready to go at the start of class - come on time, and in neutral costume!
Finish reviewing From Screen to Stage performances Today is the LAST DAY to bring in your course selection verification sheets. Get them signed by your parents/guardians!
11 March Break - No Class
12 March Break - No Class
13 March Break - No Class
14 March Break - No Class
15 March Break - No Class
18
The quick brown fox
"My Blood is Red" - an example of a choral speaking rehearsal
"Raid 'Em" - a choral exercises (this will be finished tomorrow)
Return From Screen to Stage reflections and Tableaux Test
19 Early Dismissal Yes, But/Yes, And... Perform "Raid 'Em" Begin class script write of "My Feet Hurt" - we'll finish writing the script and blockig it tomorrow. We will perform then as well.
20
Freeze
Finish class script write of "My Feet Hurt"
Introduce Choral Poem Presentation Assignment. Form groups and begin reharsal. Remember that each student is responsible for keeping an up to date script, and for memorizing their lines.
21 Parent Teacher Interviews Guest Speaker Choral Poem Presentation Rehearsals Choral Poem Presentation Dress Rehearsal for students attending Literacy Workshops tomorrow - groups with these students in them should come dressed in neutral costume!
22 Late Start Literacy Workshops for selected students - all day Categories Choral Poem Presentation Dress Rehearsal - come dressed in Neutral Costume!
25 Choral Poem Presentations - come dressed in your neutral costume!
Shake Out Assign Choral Speaking Reflection - due with your script at the start of class tomorrow!
26 Choral Poem Presentation Due with Script
Library Period - research for Earth Day Choral Presentation. Remember to print/write out the material that you've found so you have it in class tomorrow!
27
Script Write period for Earth Day Choral Presentation. Remember to bring your material from research to class so you can write your script tomorrow! Scripts will be approved in class tomorrow - be sure it's ready for the start of class!
28 Bring your script draft to class for approval Monlogue Presentations "Late Again" choral poem group present with all group members
Finalize scripts for Earth Day presentation with groups and begin directing
29 Good Friday - No Class
APRIL 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1 Easter Monday - no class
2
Continue working in groups on Earth Day Choral Presentation - focus on directing your performance. Remember that each group member is responsible for keeping a copy of their own script up to date, and that this will be handed in with your script analysis!
3
Continue working in groups on Earth Day Choral Presentation - focus on rehearsing your presentation. Remember to come to class in your neutral costume for our dress rehearsal tomorrow!
4
Earth Day Choral Presentation
Dress Rehearsal - come to class in your neutral costume Field Trip Announcements: 1) In-School Field Trip next Friday (April 12) - You will be dismissed from Period D to see Roseneath Theatre's production of In This World in the drama room. Teacher and parent permission forms were distirubted - have these signed and return them tomorrow, along with $10 to pay for this incredible opportunity. 2) Trip to Tarragon Theatre Wednesday, May 22- we will be going to see Carried Away on the Crest of a Wave. Permission forms will be distributed tomorrow; please bring $12 to class tomorrow to reserve your ticket for this play.
5 Earth Day Choral Presentation Performances Come to class in your neutral costume ready to perform
Distribute Earth Day Choral Presentation Analysis - due with your script attached at the start of class on Monday, April 8. This must be about one page in length and typed - all work must be printed out before the start of class.
22 "Sorry" Reflections Due Whose Line is it Anyway?
23 Early Dismissal Guest Artist - Sonia Norris Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
24 Guest Artist - Sonia Norris Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
25 Mid-Term Reports Distributed in Home Form Guest Artist - Sonia Norris Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
26
The North Wind Blows
Darling, if you love me, won't you please, please smile?
Improv skits
Guess who's coming to your party?
29 Guest Artist - Sonia Norris Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
30
Darling if you love me
Begin reviewing "Sorry" skits Mask Making begins tomorrow - be sure to wear clothes you can get dirty and bring hair elastics!
MAY 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
Mask Making - if your mask was made today, you will be making your partner's mask tomorrow. Everyone should remember to bring hair elastics and clothes they don't mind getting dirty for tomorrow!
2
Mask Making - those who did not make their masks yesterday made them today Continue to wear clothes that you can get dirty - for the next 3-4 classes we will be working with plaster and paint to create characters with our masks. Bring an old newspaper to class tomorrow!
3 Marks Maintain Day Touch-up and reinforce masks Finish reviewing "Sorry" skits and return marks for performance and reflection. Updated marks shared. Bring an old newspaper to class on Monday!
6
Finish touching up masks
Draft sketch of what you want your mask to look like
Prepare for papier mache tomorrow Continue to bring old newspapers and wear clothes that you can get dirty all week!
7
Add character to masks using tape and newspaper
Begin papier mache of masks
8
Complete papier mache of masks
9
Begin to paint and finish masks!
10
Finish masks by applying one last coat of paint. Be ready to start working with your mask on Monday!
13
Begin working on Mask Exploration Packages - draw your mask on the cover and make notes on activities 1-5. Remember that this package will be marked, so be sure you're making detailed notes as you go. The more detailed you are, the more developed your character will be!
14 Early Dismissal Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - complete steps 1-5.
15
Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 6 as a class. Remember to make thorough notes as you go!
16 Late Start Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 7 with a partner. Remember to make thorough notes as you go!
17 Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 8 as a class, step 9 individually, and catch up on all work missd. Remember to make thorough notes as you go! You must have Steps 1-9 complete for Tuesday - this will be checked!
20 No Class - Victoria Day
21
Final touches on character
Begin last stage of Mask Exploration Package (step 10) - Job Interviews. If you did not perform today, you will be going on Thursday!
22 Tarragon Theatre Field Trip - meet in the front foyer at the start of Period B!
23
Discuss the play Carried Away on the Crest of a Wave (viewed yesterday at the Tarragon Theatre).
Last character interviews and last opportunity to make character adjustments - mask exploration packages are due for evaluation on Monday!
Introduce Masked Scene Performances and begin rehearsals. These will be presented in the second half of class on Tuesday and during class on Wednesday!
24
Work Period - Masked Scenes
27 Mask Exploration Packages Due! Work Period - Masked Scenes for the first half of class Masked Scenes dress rehearsals begin halfway through class
28 Masked Scene Presentations begin halfway through class! Masked Scenes Dress Rehearsal will continue for the first half of class
29 Masked Scene Presentations continue
Distribute Masked Scene Reflections - these are due at the start of class on Friday!
Introduce exam, review timeline and expectations, and distribute scripts.Make sure you have read your script by Friday in preparation for your table read!
Do a table read with your group and begin blocking. Remember to spend time this weekend memorizing your lines, and gathering pieces of costumes and props!
JUNE 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
Continue blocking one act plays, and creating sets and costumes
4 Early Dismissal
Last day to borrow props and costumes for one act plays!
Finish blocking and creating sets and costumes
5 Late Start
Rehearse one act plays
6 Moratorium Begins
Memorization Test for One act plays - you must be off book by today!
Visit this page often to view and download important course material and information. Course material is attached to the calendar below and corresponds with the date it was covered in class. Due dates are noted in red, special events are in blue and homework assignments that will be checked are in purple.
FEBRUARY 2013
Transition Day
Introductions - Ball Game and Bang (name games)
Two Truths and a Lie
Course Outlines Distributed - return signed portion tomorrow
Student Profiles distributed and handed in - complete for tomorrow if you have not handed this in yet
Letters - write your one page response to my letter and hand in tomorrow if you haven't yet done so
Early Dismissal
Course selection information distributed - review before Walkabout on Thursday
Yee Haw!
Creation of Class Rules
The North Wind Blows
Role on the Wall Activity
Course Selection Walkabout
Counting Game
Introduction to Neutral (face)
Inclement weather
Whose Line is it, Anyway?
Photo Day
Dude!
Neutral stance and walk
Early Dismissal
Wink Murder
Stage Directions
Mafia
Practice OSSLT
Mafia
Introduction to Tableau - review of elements of tableau and practice creating tableaux
PA Day - No Class
Family Day - No Class
Clay
Review Elements of Tableau
Rehearse and perform practice tableaux in small groups
Red Light Green Light
Elements of Transitions
Rehearse and perform practice tableaux, with transitions, in small groups
Freeze Story
Review Elements of Transitions
Rehearse and perform new practice tableaux, with transitions, in small groups
Bang
Begin watching Slumdog Millionaire in preparation for "From Screen to Stage" tableau assignment. Take notes on the important scenes
Finish watching Slumdog Millionaire
Introduce "From Screen to Stage" assignment and form groups. You'll need a neutral costume for your dress rehearsal on Friday. Scenes will be presented in class on Monday!
Prepare for course selection - 2nd half of the period tomorrow. Come to class with a list of courses you want to register for.
Rehearse "From Screen to Stage"
Course Selection - 2nd half of the period
Rehearse "From Screen to Stage"
Early Dismissal
Rehearse "From Screen to Stage".
Prepare for dress rehearsal tomorrow; bring neutral costume!
MARCH 2013
"From Screen to Stage" Dress Rehearsal - come to class in your neutral costume.
From Screen to Stage performances!
Come to class in your neutral costume ready to present
Assign reflection - due at the start of class tomorrow (typed and pritned out).
From Screen to Stage Reflections due!
Introduction to Choral Speaking unit
Tableau and Performance Basics Test
Bring a book to read or work for another class to complete after you've finished your test.
Begin reviewing From Screen to Stage performances
Interim Reports Issued
Film - Mr. Bean sketches
Group 2 From Screen to Stage - your make-up performance will be held first thing tomorrow!
From Screen to Stage - Group 2 make-up performance. Be ready to go at the start of class - come on time, and in neutral costume!
Finish reviewing From Screen to Stage performances
Today is the LAST DAY to bring in your course selection verification sheets. Get them signed by your parents/guardians!
March Break - No Class
March Break - No Class
March Break - No Class
March Break - No Class
March Break - No Class
The quick brown fox
"My Blood is Red" - an example of a choral speaking rehearsal
"Raid 'Em" - a choral exercises (this will be finished tomorrow)
Return From Screen to Stage reflections and Tableaux Test
Early Dismissal
Yes, But/Yes, And...
Perform "Raid 'Em"
Begin class script write of "My Feet Hurt" - we'll finish writing the script and blockig it tomorrow. We will perform then as well.
Freeze
Finish class script write of "My Feet Hurt"
Introduce Choral Poem Presentation Assignment. Form groups and begin reharsal. Remember that each student is responsible for keeping an up to date script, and for memorizing their lines.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Guest Speaker
Choral Poem Presentation Rehearsals
Choral Poem Presentation Dress Rehearsal for students attending Literacy Workshops tomorrow - groups with these students in them should come dressed in neutral costume!
Late Start
Literacy Workshops for selected students - all day
Categories
Choral Poem Presentation Dress Rehearsal - come dressed in Neutral Costume!
Choral Poem Presentations - come dressed in your neutral costume!
Shake Out
Assign Choral Speaking Reflection - due with your script at the start of class tomorrow!
Introduce Earth Day Choral Presentation
Choral Poem Presentation Due with Script
Library Period - research for Earth Day Choral Presentation. Remember to print/write out the material that you've found so you have it in class tomorrow!
Script Write period for Earth Day Choral Presentation. Remember to bring your material from research to class so you can write your script tomorrow!
Scripts will be approved in class tomorrow - be sure it's ready for the start of class!
Bring your script draft to class for approval
Monlogue Presentations
"Late Again" choral poem group present with all group members
Finalize scripts for Earth Day presentation with groups and begin directing
Good Friday - No Class
APRIL 2013
Easter Monday - no class
Continue working in groups on Earth Day Choral Presentation - focus on directing your performance. Remember that each group member is responsible for keeping a copy of their own script up to date, and that this will be handed in with your script analysis!
Continue working in groups on Earth Day Choral Presentation - focus on rehearsing your presentation. Remember to come to class in your neutral costume for our dress rehearsal tomorrow!
Earth Day Choral Presentation
Dress Rehearsal - come to class in your neutral costume
Field Trip Announcements:
1) In-School Field Trip next Friday (April 12) - You will be dismissed from Period D to see Roseneath Theatre's production of In This World in the drama room. Teacher and parent permission forms were distirubted - have these signed and return them tomorrow, along with $10 to pay for this incredible opportunity.
2) Trip to Tarragon Theatre Wednesday, May 22 - we will be going to see Carried Away on the Crest of a Wave. Permission forms will be distributed tomorrow; please bring $12 to class tomorrow to reserve your ticket for this play.
Earth Day Choral Presentation
Performances
Come to class in your neutral costume ready to perform
Distribute Earth Day Choral Presentation Analysis - due with your script attached at the start of class on Monday, April 8. This must be about one page in length and typed - all work must be printed out before the start of class.
Review for Choral Speaking Quiz on Tuesday, April 9
Earth Day Choral Presentation Peer Evaluation
Earth Day Choral Presentation Analysis due
Bang!
Review and return Choral Poem Presentations
Concentration
Choral Speaking Quiz
Introduction to scene components
Yes, But/Yes, And
Review of scene components in concentric circles (exercise)
Begin performing practice improv scenes
Literacy Test - no class
Continue work on practicing components of the scene and improv scenes
In-School Field Trip during Period D to see In This World in the drama room
This is not a scarf
Introduce "Sorry" Scenes
Early Dismissal
Categories
Choral Speaking Quiz returned
Rehearse "Sorry" Scenes
Term 2 Begins
Rehearse "Sorry" Scenes
"Sorry" Scenes dress rehearsal
"Sorry" Scene Presentations
Assign "Sorry" Scene Reflections - due at the start of class on Monday!
"Sorry" Reflections Due
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Early Dismissal
Guest Artist - Sonia Norris
Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
Guest Artist - Sonia Norris
Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
Mid-Term Reports Distributed in Home Form
Guest Artist - Sonia Norris
Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
The North Wind Blows
Darling, if you love me, won't you please, please smile?
Improv skits
Guess who's coming to your party?
Guest Artist - Sonia Norris
Be sure that you arrive on time and ready to work!
Darling if you love me
Begin reviewing "Sorry" skits
Mask Making begins tomorrow - be sure to wear clothes you can get dirty and bring hair elastics!
MAY 2013
Mask Making - if your mask was made today, you will be making your partner's mask tomorrow. Everyone should remember to bring hair elastics and clothes they don't mind getting dirty for tomorrow!
Mask Making - those who did not make their masks yesterday made them today
Continue to wear clothes that you can get dirty - for the next 3-4 classes we will be working with plaster and paint to create characters with our masks.
Bring an old newspaper to class tomorrow!
Marks Maintain Day
Touch-up and reinforce masks
Finish reviewing "Sorry" skits and return marks for performance and reflection. Updated marks shared.
Bring an old newspaper to class on Monday!
Finish touching up masks
Draft sketch of what you want your mask to look like
Prepare for papier mache tomorrow
Continue to bring old newspapers and wear clothes that you can get dirty all week!
Add character to masks using tape and newspaper
Begin papier mache of masks
Complete papier mache of masks
Begin to paint and finish masks!
Finish masks by applying one last coat of paint. Be ready to start working with your mask on Monday!
Begin working on Mask Exploration Packages - draw your mask on the cover and make notes on activities 1-5. Remember that this package will be marked, so be sure you're making detailed notes as you go. The more detailed you are, the more developed your character will be!
Early Dismissal
Continue working on Mask Exploration
Packages - complete steps 1-5.
Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 6 as a class. Remember to make thorough notes as you go!
Late Start
Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 7 with a partner. Remember to make thorough notes as you go!
Continue working on Mask Exploration Packages - work on step 8 as a class, step 9 individually, and catch up on all work missd. Remember to make thorough notes as you go! You must have Steps 1-9 complete for Tuesday - this will be checked!
No Class - Victoria Day
Final touches on character
Begin last stage of Mask Exploration Package (step 10) - Job Interviews. If you did not perform today, you will be going on Thursday!
Tarragon Theatre Field Trip - meet in the front foyer at the start of Period B!
Discuss the play Carried Away on the Crest of a Wave (viewed yesterday at the Tarragon Theatre).
Last character interviews and last opportunity to make character adjustments - mask exploration packages are due for evaluation on Monday!
Introduce Masked Scene Performances and begin rehearsals. These will be presented in the second half of class on Tuesday and during class on Wednesday!
Work Period - Masked Scenes
Mask Exploration Packages Due!
Work Period - Masked Scenes for the first half of class
Masked Scenes dress rehearsals begin halfway through class
Masked Scene Presentations begin halfway through class!
Masked Scenes Dress Rehearsal will continue for the first half of class
Masked Scene Presentations continue
Distribute Masked Scene Reflections - these are due at the start of class on Friday!
Introduce exam, review timeline and expectations, and distribute scripts.Make sure you have read your script by Friday in preparation for your table read!
Arts Assembly
Mask Scene Reflections Due!
Work Period - Exam Performances
Do a table read with your group and begin blocking. Remember to spend time this weekend memorizing your lines, and gathering pieces of costumes and props!
JUNE 2013
Continue blocking one act plays, and creating sets and costumes
Early Dismissal
Last day to borrow props and costumes for one act plays!
Finish blocking and creating sets and costumes
Late Start
Rehearse one act plays
Moratorium Begins
Memorization Test for One act plays - you must be off book by today!
Rehearse one act plays
Rehearse one act plays
Soft due date for character analysis
Rehearse one act plays
Create performance order
Rehearse one act plays
Dress rehearsals begin
In-Class Exams
Hard due date for character analysis
Dress rehearsals conclude
In-Class Exams
One act play performances begin!
In-Class Exams
One act play performances continue
In-Class Exams
One act play performances conclude
Exams
Exams
Exams
Exams
Exams
Exam Review
PA Day
PA Day
PA Day